The following defined pension data of Doreen Corp. apply to the year 2020. Defined benefit obligation, 1/1/20 (before amendment) $560,0000Cr. Plan assets, 1/1/20 546,2000Cr. Pension asset/liability 13,8000Cr. On January 1, 2020, Doreen Corp., through plan amendment, grants past service benefits having a present value of 120,0000Cr. Discount rate 9%0Cr. Service cost 58,0000Cr. Contributions (funding) 65,0000Cr. Actual return on plan assets 49,1580Cr. Benefits paid to retirees 40,0000Cr. Instructions For 2020, prepare a pension worksheet for Doreen Corp. that shows the journal entry for pension expense and the year-end balances in the related pension accounts.

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The following defined pension data of Doreen Corp. apply to the year 2020.

Defined benefit obligation, 1/1/20 (before amendment)
$560,0000Cr.
Plan assets, 1/1/20
546,2000Cr.
Pension asset/liability
13,8000Cr.
On January 1, 2020, Doreen Corp., through plan amendment,
 grants past service benefits having a present value of
120,0000Cr.
Discount rate
9%0Cr.
Service cost
58,0000Cr.
Contributions (funding)
65,0000Cr.
Actual return on plan assets
49,1580Cr.
Benefits paid to retirees
40,0000Cr.

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For 2020, prepare a pension worksheet for Doreen Corp. that shows the journal entry for pension expense and the year-end balances in the related pension accounts.

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